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UB8 2BZ

Brindley Place

Colham & Cowley

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Overview

Postcode UB8 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Colham & Cowley ward of Hillingdon in the London region, and forms part of the Yiewsley West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yiewsley West is £71,307 per year. The nearest station is West Drayton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cowley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Yiewsley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Yiewsley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Yiewsley West is £71,307 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from UB8 2BZ.

Flood risk

Low

Yiewsley West near UB8 2BZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is West Drayton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for UB8 2BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

West Drayton

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to West Drayton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for UB8 2BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCowley Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cowley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
2,777.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.05(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.27(-9%)
Public order
12.12(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.61(+103%)
Vehicle crime
10.1(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
34.83%
Other White
62
15.42%
Indian
59
14.68%
African
32
7.96%
Other Asian
30
7.46%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
48.52%
Level 3 (A level)
71
21.01%
No qualifications
26
7.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
103
47.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
32.09%
Owns outright
20
9.3%
Social rents from council
15
6.98%
Shared ownership
3
1.4%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Colham & Cowley

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£539
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £550K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £539 per square foot) in Colham & Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colham & Cowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£557,500£521
Semi-Detached43£540,000£558
Terraced27£470,000£561
Flats30£251,000£477

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colham & Cowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444,975£235,250£419,000£370,000
2017£456,250£270,000£420,000£375,000
2018£485,000£280,000£425,000£352,500
2019£480,000£298,975£438,000£367,500
2020£610,000£275,000£426,000£405,000
2021£592,000£275,000£455,000£418,500
2022£600,000£281,000£500,000£417,500
2023£565,000£262,500£490,000£410,000
2024£657,500£255,000£515,000£425,000
2025£562,500£251,000£535,000£455,500
2026£550,000£267,500£535,000£470,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500£484£458£466
2017£448£465£475£462
2018£492£551£453£449
2019£513£498£456£456
2020£433£451£464£511
2021£491£471£487£485
2022£496£469£546£564
2023£578£474£535£552
2024£541£473£546£533
2025£538£453£551£536
2026£597£480£578£566
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Colham & Cowley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 2BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 2BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 64, Jessop Court, 2, Brindley Place, Uxbridge, UB8 2FAFlatsLeasehold£135,555
20 Mar 2025Flat 43, Jessop Court, 2, Brindley Place, Uxbridge, UB8 2FAFlatsLeasehold£140,000
28 Apr 202661, Sefton Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2LHTerracedLeasehold£362,500
27 Mar 202623, Verona Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2LJFlatsLeasehold£83,000
15 Jul 202521, Verona Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2LJFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the UB8 2BZ postcode area, located within Yiewsley West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for UB8 2BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCowley St Laurence CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRabbsfarm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe PRIDE AcademyFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of UB8 2BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for UB8 2BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNagpal Food, Wines & Spirits31 Cowley High Road, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2HLWalking directions to Nagpal Food, Wines & Spirits
0.3 miDhami Wine StoreMoorfield Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3SHWalking directions to Dhami Wine Store
0.3 miFarmfoodsHigh Road, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2TEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTescoChantry Close, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7FPWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hillingdon district.

Band A£1,364
Band B£1,591
Band C£1,818
Band D£2,045
Band E£2,500
Band F£2,955
Band G£3,409
Band H£4,091

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for UB8 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Joseph Huddle

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

James Edward Bourke

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Danny Beales

Uxbridge and South Ruislip - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHillingdonE09000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyUxbridge and South RuislipE14001558
WardColham & CowleyE05013566
ParishHillingdon, unparished areaE43000207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yiewsley WestE02000515
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hillingdon 022DE01002519
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-05-01

Frequently asked questions about UB8 2BZ

Is UB8 2BZ (Yiewsley West) safe?

The area around UB8 2BZ records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near UB8 2BZ?

The median sale price around UB8 2BZ in Yiewsley West is £475,000 (about £539 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near UB8 2BZ?

There are 10 schools close to UB8 2BZ, including Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School (Good), Rabbsfarm Primary School (Good) and The PRIDE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to UB8 2BZ?

The closest station to UB8 2BZ is West Drayton in TfL zone 6, about 1,382 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Great Western lines.

How deprived is the area around UB8 2BZ?

UB8 2BZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents UB8 2BZ (Yiewsley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip covering UB8 2BZ is Danny Beales (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Joseph Huddle (Conservative and Unionist Party), James Edward Bourke (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana (Conservative and Unionist Party).